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1963ref. 164219N.p.: N.p. 1963. Vintage banner poster for the US release of the 1961 Italian-Austrian film. Rare in this format. A series of murders begin at a reformatory for troubled girls following the arrival of a mysterious science teacher. 82 x 24 inches. Very Good plus with light overall rubbing and two vertical creases to the right side. N.p. unknown books
1935ref. 167569Universal City: Universal Pictures 1935. Vintage reference photograph from the 1935 film showing a haunted Henry Hull in a laboratory set. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A British doctor is bitten by a strange animal while traveling in Tibet and begins transforming into a bloodthirsty werewolf upon his return to London terrorizing the city's inhabitants at night while desperately searching for a cure in the daytime. Considered by many to be the first feature-length werewolf movie preceding the better-known "The Wolf Man" by six years. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with brief wear along the right edge. Universal Pictures unknown
1935ref. 167569Universal City: Universal Pictures 1935. Vintage reference photograph from the 1935 film showing a haunted Henry Hull in a laboratory set. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A British doctor is bitten by a strange animal while traveling in Tibet and begins transforming into a bloodthirsty werewolf upon his return to London terrorizing the city's inhabitants at night while desperately searching for a cure in the daytime. Considered by many to be the first feature-length werewolf movie preceding the better-known "The Wolf Man" by six years. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with brief wear along the right edge. Universal Pictures unknown books
1987ref. 171564N.p.: Tri-Star Television / Lycanthrope Productions Inc 1987. Draft script for an Season 1 Episode 22 of the 1987-1988 television series here under the working title "Hawk Moon." Originally aired January 24 1988 on Fox. With a few manuscript ink annotations on the first two leaves. Series following a college student who is on a quest to end the curse that made him a werewolf. In this episode after a number of murders committed by werewolves the local Native American community begins to suspect skinwalkers. Generic brown manila wrappers with tape affixed to the front wrapper with manuscript ink annotation indicating the series and episode title with credits for screenwriter Christian Darren. Title page present dated November 18 1987 with credits for screenwriter Christian Darren. 33 leaves with last page of text numbered 30. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Tri-Star Television / Lycanthrope Productions Inc unknown
1987ref. 171564N.p.: Tri-Star Television / Lycanthrope Productions Inc 1987. Draft script for an Season 1 Episode 22 of the 1987-1988 television series here under the working title "Hawk Moon." Originally aired January 24 1988 on Fox. With a few manuscript ink annotations on the first two leaves. Series following a college student who is on a quest to end the curse that made him a werewolf. In this episode after a number of murders committed by werewolves the local Native American community begins to suspect skinwalkers. Generic brown manila wrappers with tape affixed to the front wrapper with manuscript ink annotation indicating the series and episode title with credits for screenwriter Christian Darren. Title page present dated November 18 1987 with credits for screenwriter Christian Darren. 33 leaves with last page of text numbered 30. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Tri-Star Television / Lycanthrope Productions Inc unknown books
1928ref. 158521Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1928. Vintage oversize reference photograph from the 1928 silent film showing actor Lon Chaney swallowing a sword. Manuscript ink annotations regarding layout on the verso along with a provenance stamp. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Having been abandoned by his wife and paralyzed by her lover a bitter magician vows to exact revenge upon the philanderer and the girl that he believes is his rival's daughter. He attempts to do so by carrying out the African tradition of burning a man's daughter at the stake after a man has died though only after killing his rival does he realize the daughter is his own. One of Tod Browning and Lon Chaney's best joint efforts a tragically grim film depicting a lurid Africa. Set in Zanzibar. 8.5 x 10.75 inches. Very Good plus. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1928ref. 148190Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1928. Vintage reference photograph from the 1928 silent film showing actress Mary Nolan. With a mimeo snipe to the verso along with manuscript pencil annotations regarding layout. A bitter magician in charge of a small outpost in Zanzibar paralyzed by the man who wooed and killed his wife seeks to exact revenge upon the philanderer and the girl that he believes is their offspring. He attempts to do so by carrying out the African tradition of burning a man's daughter at the stake after a man has died though only after killing his rival does he realize the daughter is his. One of Browning and Chaney's best joint efforts a tragically grim film depicting a lurid Africa. Set in Zanzibar. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus slightly wavy with light toning. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1956ref. 161713N.p.: N.p. 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 13 of the 1956 television series seen here under the working title "The Thayer Girls." The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode a group of socialites visit the academy to attend a dance. Originally aired on December 28 1956. Beige wrappers with a title label affixed to the front wrapper dated October 2 1956 with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 44 leaves with last page of text numbered 43. Mimeograph duplication on pink stock rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
1956ref. 161712Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 2 of the 1956 television series seen here under the working title "The Operator." Script supervisor Larry Lund's working copy with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper and his extensive annotations throughout in manuscript pencil. The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode two cadets-one an overachiever the other a rule-breaker-must cooperate and learn from each other. Originally aired on October 12 1956 on CBS. Beige titled wrappers dated April 25 1956 noted as production No. 3B with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 44 leaves with last page of text numbered 42A. Mimeograph duplication on blue stock rectos only with two yellow revision pages dated 5/18/56. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. ZIV Television Programs unknown
1956ref. 161711N.p.: N.p. 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 10 of the 1956 television series seen here under the working title "Water Main." Laid in with the script is a four-page carbon typescript reader's analysis of the script. Copy belonging to an unidentified cast or crew member with their annotations in manuscript ink throughout. The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode a cadet is tasked with proving himself academically after pulling several disruptive stunts. Originally aired on December 7 1956 on CBS. Beige wrappers with a title label affixed to the front wrapper with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 42 leaves with last page of text numbered 41. Mimeograph duplication on pink stock rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
1956ref. 161714N.p.: N.p. 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 19 of the 1956 television series. Working copy belonging to editor Bob Seiter with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper and his extensive annotations in manuscript ink and pencil throughout. Laid in with the script are seven annotated revision pages six carbon typescript and one mimeograph and nine manuscript pages on yellow lined paper. The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode a fearful cadet is sent on a jet flight with an experienced pilot. Originally aired on February 8 1957. Beige titled wrappers dated December 18 1956 with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 42 leaves with last page of text numbered 40. Mimeograph duplication on blue stock rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
1956ref. 161711N.p.: N.p. 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 10 of the 1956 television series seen here under the working title "Water Main." Laid in with the script is a four-page carbon typescript reader's analysis of the script. Copy belonging to an unidentified cast or crew member with their annotations in manuscript ink throughout. The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode a cadet is tasked with proving himself academically after pulling several disruptive stunts. Originally aired on December 7 1956 on CBS. Beige wrappers with a title label affixed to the front wrapper with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 42 leaves with last page of text numbered 41. Mimeograph duplication on pink stock rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1956ref. 161713N.p.: N.p. 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 13 of the 1956 television series seen here under the working title "The Thayer Girls." The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode a group of socialites visit the academy to attend a dance. Originally aired on December 28 1956. Beige wrappers with a title label affixed to the front wrapper dated October 2 1956 with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 44 leaves with last page of text numbered 43. Mimeograph duplication on pink stock rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1956ref. 161714N.p.: N.p. 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 19 of the 1956 television series. Working copy belonging to editor Bob Seiter with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper and his extensive annotations in manuscript ink and pencil throughout. Laid in with the script are seven annotated revision pages six carbon typescript and one mimeograph and nine manuscript pages on yellow lined paper. The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode a fearful cadet is sent on a jet flight with an experienced pilot. Originally aired on February 8 1957. Beige titled wrappers dated December 18 1956 with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 42 leaves with last page of text numbered 40. Mimeograph duplication on blue stock rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1956ref. 161712Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs 1956. Draft script for Season 1 Episode 2 of the 1956 television series seen here under the working title "The Operator." Script supervisor Larry Lund's working copy with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper and his extensive annotations throughout in manuscript pencil. The short-lived series followed the students and professors of the US Military Academy at West Point in New York. In this episode two cadets-one an overachiever the other a rule-breaker-must cooperate and learn from each other. Originally aired on October 12 1956 on CBS. Beige titled wrappers dated April 25 1956 noted as production No. 3B with credit for screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. 44 leaves with last page of text numbered 42A. Mimeograph duplication on blue stock rectos only with two yellow revision pages dated 5/18/56. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. ZIV Television Programs unknown books
1961ref. 149449Beverly Hills CA: United Artists / Mirisch Corporation 1961. Vintage oversize borderless black-and-white reference photograph of actors Tony Mordente Harvey Evans Susan Oakes Bert Michaels Tommy Abbott and Tucker Smith standing with director Jerome Robbins on the set of the 1961 film. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1957 Broadway musical with book by Arthur Laurents music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Robbins who would go on to direct the film with Robert Wise served as choreographer and came up with the original concept of a modern musical update of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Winner of ten Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Supporting Actor for George Chakiris and Best Supporting Actress for Rita Moreno. Set in New York's West Side shot on location in New York and California. 14 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with light wear and creasing to the corners. United Artists / Mirisch Corporation unknown
1961ref. 149449Beverly Hills CA: United Artists / Mirisch Corporation 1961. Vintage oversize borderless black-and-white reference photograph of actors Tony Mordente Harvey Evans Susan Oakes Bert Michaels Tommy Abbott and Tucker Smith standing with director Jerome Robbins on the set of the 1961 film. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1957 Broadway musical with book by Arthur Laurents music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Robbins who would go on to direct the film with Robert Wise served as choreographer and came up with the original concept of a modern musical update of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Winner of ten Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Supporting Actor for George Chakiris and Best Supporting Actress for Rita Moreno. Set in New York's West Side shot on location in New York and California. 14 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with light wear and creasing to the corners. United Artists / Mirisch Corporation unknown books
1961ref. 143878Burbank CA: National Broadcasting Company NBC 1961. Draft script for the 1961 television special. A musical special in the form of a cultural forecast in anticipation of a changing world. The show addresses topics including: science technology politics entertainment and leisure. Grey titled wrappers. 83 leaves with last page of text numbered 82. Mimeograph duplication with pink yellow and blue pages throughout. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. National Broadcasting Company [NBC] unknown
1961ref. 143878Burbank CA: National Broadcasting Company NBC 1961. Draft script for the 1961 television special. A musical special in the form of a cultural forecast in anticipation of a changing world. The show addresses topics including: science technology politics entertainment and leisure. Grey titled wrappers. 83 leaves with last page of text numbered 82. Mimeograph duplication with pink yellow and blue pages throughout. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. National Broadcasting Company [NBC] unknown books
1984ref. 160850London: Greenpoint Films 1984. Draft script for the 1985 British film INSCRIBED by director/screenwriter David Hare on the title page "For Steve with thanks - / David Hare / 15.5.85" with the manuscript ink annotation of copy number "63" on the top of the title page and manuscript ink annotations striking scene 71B on page 51. Laid in is an eight page transcript of a PublicTheater interview with Hare dated May 15 1985 with manuscript pencil and marker annotations throughout in what appears to be Hare's hand a sixteen page program for the film with two modest ink annotations on two pages a thirteen page "Preliminary Production Notes" and a one page clipping of "Stanley Kauffmann On Films: Against the Darkness" a review of the film from the August 12 1985 issue of The New Republic. A middle-age spinster schoolteacher played by Vanessa Redgrave is forced to reevaluate her life after witnessing the suicide of a recently arrived enigmatic stranger. Set in Wetherby England shot on location in West Yorkshire North Yorkshire Middlesex and London. Black untitled wrappers with a die-cut window in the British style. Title page present dated May 4 1984 noted as "This Draft" with credits for screenwriter David Hare. 89 leaves with last page of text numbered 79. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Interview transcript 8.5 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with light toning overall bound with two staples to the top left corner. Program 8.25 x 11.75 inches. Very Good plus with light edgewear and creasing. Preliminary Production Notes 8.5 x 11 inches. Light toning at the extremities else Near Fine. Article Clipping 8.25 x 11. Very Good with light dampstaining creasing and edgewear. Greenpoint Films unknown
1984ref. 160850London: Greenpoint Films 1984. Draft script for the 1985 British film INSCRIBED by director/screenwriter David Hare on the title page "For Steve with thanks - / David Hare / 15.5.85" with the manuscript ink annotation of copy number "63" on the top of the title page and manuscript ink annotations striking scene 71B on page 51. Laid in is an eight page transcript of a PublicTheater interview with Hare dated May 15 1985 with manuscript pencil and marker annotations throughout in what appears to be Hare's hand a sixteen page program for the film with two modest ink annotations on two pages a thirteen page "Preliminary Production Notes" and a one page clipping of "Stanley Kauffmann On Films: Against the Darkness" a review of the film from the August 12 1985 issue of The New Republic. A middle-age spinster schoolteacher played by Vanessa Redgrave is forced to reevaluate her life after witnessing the suicide of a recently arrived enigmatic stranger. Set in Wetherby England shot on location in West Yorkshire North Yorkshire Middlesex and London. Black untitled wrappers with a die-cut window in the British style. Title page present dated May 4 1984 noted as "This Draft" with credits for screenwriter David Hare. 89 leaves with last page of text numbered 79. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Interview transcript 8.5 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with light toning overall bound with two staples to the top left corner. Program 8.25 x 11.75 inches. Very Good plus with light edgewear and creasing. Preliminary Production Notes 8.5 x 11 inches. Light toning at the extremities else Near Fine. Article Clipping 8.25 x 11. Very Good with light dampstaining creasing and edgewear. Greenpoint Films unknown books
1953ref. 156114N.p.: N.p. 1953. Vintage program for the 1953 German film seen here under two titles "Dark Clouds over Dachstein" and "The Mistress of the Salzerhof". Titles and text in German. Based on the 1952 play by Elmira Koref about a widowed woman fighting the German government for control of the salt mines at the base of the mountain where she lives. 7.25 x 10.5 inches. Bi-fold. Very Good plus bright and complete. N.p. unknown books
ref. 131876Rome: C C. Champion 1972. Draft script for the 1972 film. Bound at the rear are an additional 11 pages that include a complete Cast List and Unit List. Filmed on location in Italy as "Che" the film also saw later release in the US as "Diary of Forbidden Dreams." A lesser known film in the director's oeuvre a comedic and highly sexualized homage to Alice in Wonderland starring Sydne Rome as an American hitchhiker who stumbles upon an increasingly bizarre and decadent party at an Italian villa. Blue wrappers as originally used. Title page present noted as copy No. 4 in pink manuscript ink with credits for screenwriters Brach and Polanski. 122 leaves mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good bound internally with two gold brads. C C. Champion unknown
ref. 131876Rome: C C. Champion 1972. Draft script for the 1972 film. Bound at the rear are an additional 11 pages that include a complete Cast List and Unit List. Filmed on location in Italy as "Che" the film also saw later release in the US as "Diary of Forbidden Dreams." A lesser known film in the director's oeuvre a comedic and highly sexualized homage to Alice in Wonderland starring Sydne Rome as an American hitchhiker who stumbles upon an increasingly bizarre and decadent party at an Italian villa. Blue wrappers as originally used. Title page present noted as copy No. 4 in pink manuscript ink with credits for screenwriters Brach and Polanski. 122 leaves mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good bound internally with two gold brads. C C. Champion unknown books
1972ref. 154016N.p.: N.p. 1972. Collection of 32 vintage keybook snapshot photographs from the 1972 film. Possibly unique. A lesser known film in director Roman Polanski's oeuvre a comedic and highly sexualized homage to Alice in Wonderland starring Sydne Rome as an American hitchhiker who stumbles upon an increasingly bizarre and decadent party at an Italian villa. Filmed on location in Italy as "Che" the film also saw later release in the US as "Diary of Forbidden Dreams." 5 x 3.5 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus. N.p. unknown books
